[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 163 (Wednesday, October 11, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1359-E1360]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CONGRATULATING DR. R.W. BOBBY MARTIN ON A LIFETIME OF CHRISTIAN 
                         LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 11, 2017

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Bobby Martin 
on his retirement from the Dallas Baptist Association. For the past 48 
years, Dr. Martin has devoted his time and efforts to providing 
Christian leadership and education to churches.
  Dr. Martin has demonstrated a lifetime of passion for Christian 
education, including his own. Dr. Martin earned his Bachelor of Arts 
degree at Lamar University in 1972 and went on to earn his Master of 
Religious Education and Doctor of Educational Ministry both from 
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. In 
1976, Dr. Martin married

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Jennifer Langston, and together they have two children, Todd and 
Brandon, a daughter-in-law, Casey, and a grandchild, Kate.
  In 1969, at the age of 19, Dr. Martin answered God's call to ministry 
by joining Rosedale Baptist Church in Beaumont, Texas as a part-time 
Minister of Music and Youth. By 1974, Dr. Martin joined Fletcher 
Emanuel Baptist Church in Lumberton, Texas as the full-time Minister of 
Education and Youth. In 1982, Dr. Martin moved to South Main Baptist 
Church in Houston, Texas as the Church Business Administrator. Soon 
after, Dr. Martin moved his young family to North Texas to start his 
service at First Baptist Church of Carrollton.
  For 16 years, Dr. Martin served as the Associate Pastor of Education 
at First Baptist Church of Carrollton. During Dr. Martin's tenure at 
First Baptist Carrollton, the church was one of the largest and fastest 
growing congregations in the nation. He guided the total education 
program including Sunday School, discipleship training, missions and 
weekday education.
  In 1999, Dr. Martin joined the Dallas Baptist Association as the 
Director of Leadership Development. Dallas Baptist Association serves 
over 500 churches in 40 different languages with the mission of 
multiplying disciples, ministries, and churches throughout Dallas and 
Rockwall Counties. Over the last 18 years, Dr. Martin has been charged 
with equipping Christian leaders with the tools they need for Bible 
study and discipleship. Dr. Martin's years of service at the Dallas 
Baptist Association have helped the organization grow and prosper. 
Throughout his tenure, he earned the reputation as a steadfast 
spiritual leader and an effective advocate who is dedicated to 
Christian education and spiritual advancement.
  Dr. Martin has committed his time and energy to service in his 
community in different ministry outreach positions. Since 1997, Dr. 
Martin has served as the Lead Chaplain for the Carrollton Police 
Department. From 2001 to 2010, Dr. Martin served on the Board of 
Directors of the DFW Airport Interfaith Chaplaincy. He participated in 
organizing chaplaincy programs for military members returning home for 
``rest and relief'' from Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. 
In 2008, Dr. Martin joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Dallas 
Division as Chaplain. He has been a visiting Chaplain at the FBI 
Academy at Quantico, Virginia, and part of the FBI's Critical Incident 
Team.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 24th District of Texas, I would like to 
thank Dr. Bobby Martin for his lifetime of Christian leadership and 
service. I ask all my distinguished colleagues to join me in wishing 
Dr. Martin continued success as he enjoys his retirement.

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